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LETTER OF TRANSMITAL
Date:
To
Shadika Haque Monia
Lecturer, Department of Law
Britannia University,
Cumilla
Subject: Submission of Dissertation paper
Sir,
It is a matter of great satisfaction for me to have the opportunity to submit the research
monograph on the topic “BLUE ECONOMY OF BANGLADESH: OPPORTUNITIES
AND CHENLLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” While I was
conducting my work I suppose myself to try my level best to make this research monogram
as a standard one . I hope that my work will be enough able to make you satisfied and fulfill
your expectation.
I therefore, except that you would be kind enough to go the entire of research monogram and
make me assured with your kind evaluation.
I am constantly presented for clarification of whichever of any part of this study at your
expediency.
Your most obedient student
Tahmina Ishrat Ruby
ID: 1901220011
Department of Law
Britannia University, Cumilla
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SUPERVISORS APPROVAL
I do hereby certify that the student Tahmina Ishrat Ruby ID:1901220011 under title Blue
economy of Bangladesh : opportunities and challenges for sustainable development have
prepared this paper following the instructions given in the research guideline of LL.M
program of the Department of Law .I further certify that his effort is authentic and free from
plagiarism.
I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
Shadika Haque Monia
Lecturer, Department of Law
Britannia University,
Cumilla
Signature
Date………………………….
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STATEMENT OF ORGINIAL AUTHORSHIP/ DECLARATION
I, Tahmina Ishrat Ruby declare that this dissertation paper submitted due to fulfillment of the
requirement for the award of LL.M of law. In the family of law Britannia university .In
wholly my own work unless otherwise referenced of acknowledged the dissertation paper has
not been submitted for qualification at any other academic institution.
(Signature)
Tahmina Ishrat Ruby
Date……………………
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all, I am indebted to the Britannia University which give me a platform to carry out
this Research.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my course teacher, Shadika Haque
Monia, for his advice, guidance and very useful comments on the earlier drafts and for his
continuing support during the writing of this dissertation paper. Specials thanks are due to all
academic and non- academic staff of the Faculty of law Britannia University, for their
assistance support and understanding.
Finally, special thank and deepest appreciation is due to my parents who always inspire me in
continuing my higher studies.
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List of Cases
Maritime boundary disputed case Bangladesh v. Myanmar 14 March, 2014
Maritime boundary disputed case Bangladesh v. India 9th July, 2014
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LIST OF ABBREVIATION
EEC = Exclusive Economic Zone
ICOMP =Bangladesh Integrated Coastal and Ocean management Policy
NSDS =Bangladesh National Sustainable development Strategy
BCCSAP =Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan
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ABSTRACT
This paper draws attention to the prospects of sea-based economy to promote Bangladesh in a
middle-income country through the sustainable use of marine resources. About three-fourths
of the earth is covered by the seas. It plays the vital role in two important functions from
ancient time known as the means of communication and the source of huge living and non-
reliving natural resources. At present the country becoming very much concerned about their
marine resources to resolve many of the present and future challenges of their economies
.Generally for Bangladesh, ocean is contributing a significant role to its overall socio-
economic progress through rising up the economic activities across the country and especially
to the coastal zone at southern part.
This paper investigates how much Bangladesh is capable to take of or handle the challenges
to become middle the country through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In
addition, it has attempted with a closer-look to find out the barriers or limitations of these
activities from different angles if exist.
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TABLE OF CONTANTS
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL……………………………………………………...................i
SUPERVISORS APPROVAL……………………………………………………..................ii
STATEMENT OF ORIGINAL AUTHORISHIP……………………………........................iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS…………………………………………………………..............iv
DEDICATED…………………………………………………………………………….........v
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………......vi
LIST OF ABBREVIATION…………………………………………………………............vii
CONTANTS………………………………………………………………………………...viii
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Table of Content
Chapter One
Introduction
1.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….01
1.2 Statement of the research…………………………………………………....................01
1.3 Object research……………………………………………………………....................01
1.4 Research Questions……………………………………………………….....................02
1.5 Significance of the Research………………………………………………...................02
1.6 Scope of the Research……………………………………………………....................02
1.7 Limitation of the Research…………………………………………………..................02
1.8 Research Methodology……………………………………………………....................03
1.9 Literature Review…………………………………………………………...............03-05
1.10 Data Analysis…………………………………………………………...........................05
1.11 Chapterization……………………………………………………………......................06
1.12 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..................06
1.13 Reference…………………………………………………………………………..........07
Chapter Two
Opportunities of Blue Economy in Bangladesh
2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………….............................08
2.2 Blue economy and Bangladesh…………………………………………........................08
2.3 Blue Economy Zone of Bangladesh………………………………………................08-09
2.4 Blue economy opportunities……………………………………….................................09
2.4.1 Shipping and port facilities........................................................................................09-10
2.4.2 Fisheries...........................................................................................................................10
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2.4.3 Aquaculture................................................................................................................10-11
2.4.4 Tourism...........................................................................................................................11
2.4.5 Energy.............................................................................................................................12
2.4.6 Biotechnology and marine genetic resource...................................................................12
2.4.7 Submarine mining......................................................................................................12-13
2.6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………….......................13
Chapter Three
Current status of Blue Economy in Bangladesh
3.1 Introduction…………………………………………………….....................................14
3.2 Current policy Framework in Bangladesh for the blue economy…...........................14-15
3.3 Bangladesh Integrated Coastal and ocean management policy……..............................15
3.4 Bangladesh’s national sustainable Development strategy…………..............................15
3.5 Bangladesh’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan…………..........................15-16
3.6 Conclusion………………………………………….......................................................16
Chapter Four
Development of Sea Resource for Bangladesh
4.1 Introduction………………………………………………….........................................17
4.2 Framework for Sustainable Development……………………........................................17
4.2.1 Balancing growth and conservation…………………………...................................17-18
4.2.2 Balancing private sector growth and equitable benefits for communities…..................18
4.2.3 Uniting EEZ and areas beyond national jurisdiction……………...................................19
4.3 Development of Blue economy in Bangladesh………………………..............................19
4.4 Development of Blue economy sectors……………………..............................................19
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4.4.1 Maritime trade and shipping……………………………………....................................20
4.4.2 Costal shipping/Feeder services………………………………......................................20
4.4.3 Sea ports………………………………………………………….............................20-21
4.4.4 Passenger ferry service……………………………………………................................21
4.4.5 Inland waterway transport…………………………………………...............................21
4.4.6 Fishery………………………………………………………………........................21-22
4.4.7 Sea salt production……………………………………………………..........................22
4.4.8 Marine Tourism………………………………………………………......................22-23
4.4.9 Oil and gas exploration………………………………………………............................23
4.5 Conclusion……………………………………………………………..............................23
Chapter Five
Challenges for Blue Economy in Bangladesh
5.1 Introduction………………………………………………..............................................24
5.2 Challenges for Sustainable Development of blue economy……….................................24
5.2.1 Acidification………………………………………………………................................24
5.2.2 Blue carbon ………………………………………………………….......................24-25
5.2.3 Climate change………………………………………………………............................25
5.2.4 Marine pollution ……………………………………………………….........................25
5.2.5 Marine and coastal tourism ……………………………………………........................25
5.3 Measure to overcome the challenges………………………………...............................25
5.3.1Maritime spatial planning ……………………………………………............................26
5.3.2Maritime Surveillance ………………………………………………….........................26
5.3.3 Human resource …………………………………………………………......................26
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5.3.4 Proper policy ……………………………………………………………….............26-27
5.3.5 Maritime education and Research……………………………………………………...27
5.4 Conclusion…………………………………………………...........................................27
Chapter Six
Conclusion
6.1 Introduction………………………………………………………..................................28
6.2 Findings……………………………………………………………................................28
6.3 Achievement of the research objective……………………………................................28
6.4 Solution of research question…………………………………….............................28-29
6.5 Conclusion…………………………………………………………...............................29
Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………........30-32
